Jun 12 - 14, 2026

Kulmbach Spartan Weekend 2026

4.8
• 35 Racer Testimonials
Diverse Terrain
This course offers a dynamic blend of urban streets and serene forest trails, providing participants with a diverse and exhilarating racing experience
City Center
Start line kicks off on cobblestone streets of a vibrant Bavarian market scene of Kulmbach
Trifecta Weekend
Complete a Sprint, Super, and Beast in one weekend to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge
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Jun 13 - 14

SPRINT 5K 20 OBSTACLES

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€105
€69
code: BLACKFRIDAY
starting price
Jun 14

SUPER 10K 25 OBSTACLES

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€120
€78
code: BLACKFRIDAY
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Jun 13

BEAST 21K 30 OBSTACLES

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€150
€98
code: BLACKFRIDAY
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Jun 12

KIDS RACE 1-3K+Obstacles

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€30.00
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May 01

Kulmbach Hurricane Heat 2026 (4 hour)

€139.99
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Spartan Race, the world's largest series of obstacle races, is returning to Kulmbach! With over 200 events in 40 countries, Spartan has been thrilling youngsters for twelve years with challenging obstacles such as hills, mud, water and fire.

On 12 June, the young Spartans will compete in the Spartan Kids Race, with distances of 800 m, 1,600 m and 3,200 m for children aged between 4 and 13. On 14 June, the main event begins with the Spartan Beast: a half marathon over 32 obstacles on the challenging trails of the Franconian Forest. For beginners, the Spartan Sprint over 5 km and 20 obstacles offers the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Spartan air and experience the team spirit. The final event on 15 June is the Spartan Super over 10 km with 25 obstacles - ideal for experienced runners who want to combine fun with a challenge. An unforgettable weekend awaits all participants in the unique setting of the Franconian Forest!

Trifecta participants If you successfully complete all three formats (Sprint, Super and Beast) this weekend, in addition to the Sprint, Super and Beast medals, you can expect an exclusive Kulmbach Trifecta Weekend medal, your name in the Spartan Lifetime Trifecta Ranking.

Whether you start Elite, Age Group or Open, you will have the opportunity to represent your country at the World Championships. All information HERE.
SPARTAN WORKOUT TOUR: The Spartan Workout Tour is a FREE introductory training session with an experienced Spartan Coach. It is a 90 minute bodyweight workout specifically for Spartan ‘beginners’. Everyone gets a FREE t-shirt and an insight into the Spartan community. Link in neuem Fenster Open Workout Tour Dates

about the event

Spartan Race, the world's largest series of obstacle races, is returning to Kulmbach! With over 200 events in 40 countries, Spartan has been thrilling youngsters for twelve years with challenging obstacles such as hills, mud, water and fire.

On 12 June, the young Spartans will compete in the Spartan Kids Race, with distances of 800 m, 1,600 m and 3,200 m for children aged between 4 and 13. On 13 June, the main event begins with the Spartan Beast: a half marathon over 32 obstacles on the challenging trails of the Franconian Forest. For beginners, the Spartan Sprint over 5 km and 20 obstacles offers the perfect opportunity to get a taste of Spartan air and experience the team spirit.

The final event on 14 June is the Spartan Super over 10 km with 25 obstacles - ideal for experienced runners who want to combine fun with a challenge. An unforgettable weekend awaits all participants in the unique setting of the Franconian Forest!

Trifecta participants

If you successfully complete all three formats (Sprint, Super and Beast) this weekend, in addition to the Sprint, Super and Beast medals, you can expect an exclusive Kulmbach Trifecta Weekend medal, your name in the Spartan Lifetime Trifecta Ranking and qualification for the Trifecta World Championships in West Virginia, USA. Whether you start Elite, Age Group or Open, you will have the opportunity to represent your country at the World Championships. All information HERE.


SPARTAN WORKOUT TOUR: The Spartan Workout Tour is a FREE introductory training session with an experienced Spartan Coach. It is a 90 minute bodyweight workout specifically for Spartan ‘beginners’. Everyone gets a FREE t-shirt and an insight into the Spartan community.

Link in neuem Fenster Open Workout Tour Dates
Race Distances
Sprint
Super
Beast
Kids Race
HH4HR
The Sprint
Distance
5 km
Obstacles
20
Avg duration
1 h32 m12 s
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4.8
• 35 Racer Testimonials
Heinrich Funk
Participated in 2025
Cooles Rennen beim herrlichen Wetter. Es wäre klasse, wenn die Anzahl der Verpflegungsststionen an die Temperaturen angepasst worden wäre.
Sebastian Tempel
Participated in 2025
Die Ambassadors im Spartan Beginners Run waren wirklich sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich! Tolles Team, weiter so!
David Spörl
Participated in 2025
Es wäre schön wenn bei manchen Hindernissen so etwas wie eine Fast lane geben würde. Dann würde man stellenweise nicht so lange warten bis man dran ko...
Christian Löcherer
Participated in 2025
Sehr gute Organisation und Anpassung an das heiße Wetter (viele Wasserstationen)
Danilo Hübert
Participated in 2025
Insgesamt war das Event wirklich gelungen! Ich war zum ersten Mal in Kulmbach dabei, daher fehlt mir der direkte Vergleich zu früheren Austragungen – ...
Stavros Chatzioglou
Participated in 2025
War ein echt klasse Event
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